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Home My WebLink About3 - RSS Activity Report (10)(Item 3) September 7; 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts 8 Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: LaDonna Kienitz, Community Services Director /City Librarian Re: Recreation and Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report The activities of the Recreation and Senior Services Divisions are enclosed. Both divisions continue to present outstanding programs and services for the residents of the community. 0 lJ I (Item 3) September 7, 1999. Page 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts Ft Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Acting Senior Recreation Manager Re: Recreation Division Monthly Activities Report Classes/ Instructional Programs -The fall Navigator was received by Newport Beach residents the week of August 23 with registrations beginning concurrently. The number of printed copies was increased to 50,000, 3,000 more copies than last year to accommodate the increase in housing units and marketing efforts. New classes this fall include Design -a- Plate; .a Self Defense class; Write your own Storybook; Camera Techniques, a Nome Remodeling Class; Asian Cooking class; and Awareness Through Movement using the Feldenkrais method. Aquatics - Statistics on revenue and number of participants for the month of August: Program Revenue Participants Swimming Lessons $j,851 341 Pool Rental 1,750 n/a Lap Swim 754 604 2 Recreation Swim 1,,550 1,862 Annual Pass /Punch Passes 385 5 passes MBAC Enrollment 150 1 TOTAL $8,440 2,807 Pool rental fees included US Water Polo practice time and two• large swim meets. The swim meets created some noise issues in the neighborhood. City staff are working with Newport - Mesa Unified School District to adjust loud speakers positions to reduce the noise traveling into the Eastbluff neighborhood. 2 Includes all lap Swim participants. Swimming lessons were full for the whole summer with a total of 1,058 participants, 306 at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center (MBAC) and 732 at Newport Harbor High School (NHHS). Total revenue for swimming lessons at both pools was $42,642 The MBAC was closed on August 11 and 12, due to an acid leak in the pool. Swim lessons were . moved to NHHS; lap swim was canceled. Repairs were made and the pool was fully functioning by late afternoon August 12. a (Item 3) September 7, 1999 Page 3 Youth Programs • Youth Baskeball - Summer Hoops ended with the City Championships on August 18. Twenty - six teams, an increase of 10 teams from last summer, competed each Monday and Wednesday evening at Lincoln Gymnasium and Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club. The 1999 Summer Champions were Harbor View Elementary Smurfs (Boys "A" Division), Newport Elementary Lakers (Girls "A" Division), Lincoln Elementary Pistons (Coed "B" Division) and Harbor View Sonics (Coed "C" Division). • Summer Kidz Sports Camp - The first summer Kidz Sports Camp ended on August 13. Eight weekly sessions were offered over the summer at the Community Youth Center in Corona del Mar. Each week approximately 20 participants enjoyed quality instruction from experienced recreation leaders in softball, basketball, flag football, soccer, court hockey, ultimate frisbee, and much more. Children also enjoyed an assortment of cooperative games and arts and crafts projects. Activities included an afternoon trip to Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center and an excursion to area attractions, such as Ice Chalet, Adventure Playground, Wild River, Long Beach Aquarium, and Legoland. • Flag Football - Practice for Youth Flag Football begins September 13 at all elementary schools in Newport Beach. Games begin on September 23 at Grant Howald Park. A seven week PeeWee football clinic for first and second graders will also be offered, beginning September 24, at Grant Howald Park. • Punt. Pass ft Kick - The first annual City of Newport Beach, NFL /Gatorade Punt, Pass Ft Kick is scheduled for September 26 from 10am -3pm. Children ages 8 -15 will compete for distance and accuracy. Top scores in each boys and girls division will advance to the sectional finals in October. The NFL and Gatorade sponsor this licensed national program, which offers participants the opportunity to qualify on a national level. Contest winners will advance to the sectionals and even to the finals at the Super Bowl. The City receives footballs, kicking tees, awards for the participants, registration information, and official rules by participating in this licensed program • Drop -In Afterschool Program - School resumes on September 9, as does the Community Services Drop -in recreation program. This year the program will be offered at three schools, Mariners, Heights and Harbor View /Community Youth Center, from school dismissal time until 5pm. The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity to promote positive use of leisure time and to develop skills and sportsmanship. Adult Sports • Summer Softball -The 1999 Summer Softball leagues concluded with the last two playoff games August 25. Over 1050 league games were played between May 17 and August 25. The 165 team program brought in approximately $82,000 in revenue. . • Fall Softball - The Fall Softball leagues begin September 13 with 112 teams participating. 10 (Item 3) September 7, 1999 Page n • Summer Basketball - The Summer Basketball league conclude September 2. Over 70 teams in 10 leagues competed this summer between June 21st and September 2nd, with 375 games played. Revenue for summer basketball totals approximately $35,000. • Fall Basketball - The Fall Basketball program begins September 13th with approximately 65 teams. Facilities • The Buffalo Hills South Playground was completed during the week of August 23, 1999. The Harbor View Community Association, whose efforts helped to bring the project to completion, is planning a grand opening ceremony for the neighborhood. • A facilities report is being prepared for the City Council's review, which will outline a capital improvement plan for the City's indoor recreational facilities. • Grant Howald and Lincoln Lighting project was started on August 23 and is expected to be completed by September 8. Newport /Rusty Surf Contest - The seventh annual Newport /Rusty Surf Contest will be held on September 16th - 19th at 56th Street. Amateur divisions include elementary, middle school, high school, open men's and junior girls. There is a $25 entry fee for the amateur division, $75 entry fee for Women's Pro /Am and $150 entry fee for Men's Pro /Am. 0 E /f Page s COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT +� Arts t2 cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Senior Services Division Monthly Activities Report 1 J (Item 3) September 7, 1999 Friends of OASIS Fundraising Activities - The friends of OASIS are currently working on two fundraising activities. The first is recycling of newspapers which has become an important ongoing activity. The collection bin, placed in the parking lot, fills up quickly and raises approximately $120 each month. The second, the annual Rummage Sale, will be held in October, but articles are already being collected. The sale requires a large corps of volunteers and raises approximately $10,000 each year. Creative Writing - OASIS has an active Creative Writing Class that has encouraged many talented writers. This month the class submitted an unfinished story to the August 'OASIS newsletter and invited readers to submit completed work. The class will select the best - written piece and publish it in the newsletter. This activity allows homebound and active people the opportunity to participate. Board Hospitality - The new Friends of OASIS Board is developing programs to ensure that people feel welcome at the Center. One element of this plan is the hosting of social gatherings to which new and old members are invited to learn more about the Center's activities. The first of these gatherings was held August 22; it incorporated an ice -cream social and a Sunday movie. The OASIS staff appreciates all the efforts of the Friends of OASIS in adding to the excellence of the Center. Autumn Country Fair - OASIS will be holding a Country Fair on September 1, from 11:30am to 2pm. A BBQ lunch, a bake off, games and a traditional Blue Grass band are all part of the event. Gazebo Dedication - The gazebo is complete and will be dedicated on October 1 at 8:30am. The funds to re -build this structure came from the Friends of OASIS Memorial fund in the name of Grant Howald. A plaque, which honors his involvement with the formation of the OASIS Center, is set in the entry of the gazebo. All donors and Center participants are welcome to attend the dedication ceremony. Shelter Management - On August 25, the Senior Services Manager was phoned by the police watch commander and asked to open a shelter for 30 evacuated residents in Dover Shores. A shooting incident took place that night and the suspect was barricaded in the neighborhood. The Manager drove to OASIS at 12:30am to open the facility to serve as a shelter. Shortly after arriving, the suspect was taken into custody and the shelter was no longer needed. I a' (item 3) September 7, 1999 Page 6 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 6,660 CUSTOMERS RECREATIONAL CLASSES 2,196 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,824 CUSTOMERS Includes: Another Passage 6 Includes: Blood Pressure 79 Housing counseling 71 Braille 74 Information /Referral 1;110 Counseling 35 Legal Assistance 11 Eldercare 0 Senior Assessment(hrs) 33 Employment 45 Telephone Reassurance 335 HICAP 2 Visual Screening 7 Tax Assistance 16 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 660 Shuttle 368 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER Is VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER Includes: Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals Front Office Travel Office Gift Shop Library Instructors Pres/VP Treasurer PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 1,028 CUSTOMERS 1,238 CUSTOMERS 1,556.50 HOURS ( *equiv. to 10 full -time employees) 180 CUSTOMERS Day Trips Long Trips Getty Museum 44 Laughlin 43 La Cage Aux Folles 25 Del Mar 24 LA Museum -Diego Riviera 44 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 18 Newsletter Collating 22 94 PERSONS General Membership 54 • 13